The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) in Tirana, Albania is 9,914 kilometers (6,160 miles / 5,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Albania. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:37 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:37 in Tirana. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,333 feet between the two airports. Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tirana (TIA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.